Drugs: The Non-Narcotic Addicts

Doctors used to think that only half a dozen
narcotics, such as heroin and morphine, could cause a true addiction:
the victim could give up the drug without suffering the agonies of
withdrawal. They have since discovered that there are lots of
non-narcotic drugs that can lead to addiction and similar withdrawal
sickness as well. Long-term use of barbiturates will do it. So will the
so-called "minor tranquilizers" like meprobamate (Miltown or Equanil)
and chlordiazepoxide (Librium), and the stimulant amphetamines
("bennies" or "goofballs"). Last week the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration's...